Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) voted overwhelmingly to endorse funding requests from three school districts that will be on the February 11 Special Election ballot. SKCR has a strong history of supporting strong school districts. Good schools are the first thing homebuyers ask us about. Good schools are essential for… Read more
BELLEVUE, Washington (Jan. 29, 2018) – Two ballot measures that would provide critical funding for the Kent School District received unanimous endorsement from Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR). Both measures are on the February 13 Special Election ballot. Members of SKCR’s Governmental & Public Affairs Committee voted to support the… Read more
King County Council member Reagan Dunn addressed over 30 members of the Association’s Government Affairs Committee on February 7. The room was full despite the snowstorm that closed schools the previous day. “There are a number of key housing issues we’re dealing with right now,” said Georgia Wall, Vice Chair… Read more
BELLEVUE, Washington (Oct. 12, 2016) – REALTORS® voted to join other supporters of a bond proposal for the Kent School District, not only by unanimous endorsement of the measure, but also by pledging assistance for a “get-out-the-vote” campaign for the Nov. 8 election. The new bonds (Proposition No. 1) would… Read more
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Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke appoints members to the Financial Sustainability Task Force charged with providing recommendations on the city’s long-term financial sustainability. In the wake of the City Council voting (1st) not to include a B&O Tax hike in the city of Kent’s 2015 budget as the Mayor had requested,… Read more
REALTORS® meet periodically with the Masterbuilders and cities, including cities in South King County, on issues important for the future supply of housing and the cost of construction. The following are representative issues the REALTORS® and Masterbuilders are pursing together: Covington: Side yard setbacks (to reduce the current setback regulation… Read more
Recent action by the Kent City Council to override the Mayor’s veto will help to protect your commission income from higher taxes. Kent adopted a B&O tax in 2012, and began collecting the tax in 2013. The City said the funds were needed ASAP to pay for critically important transportation… Read more
Kent adopted a B&O tax in 2012, and began collecting the tax in 2013. The City said the funds were needed ASAP to pay for critically important transportation projects. The Mayor wanted the freedom to spend the money on other things too. Earlier this year the City Council passed an… Read more
Economic Development Activities that promote the creation of good jobs lead to workers who can afford a mortgage. That’s important for REALTORS® because most Buyers need a mortgage in order to close the real estate transactions that produce commissions for REALTORS®. In a presentation to the City Council’s Economic and… Read more